Oscar De La Hoya says Jake Paul is the real deal, says Youtuber is a champ in the making

Youtube sensation-turned professional boxer Jake Paul has found an unlikely ally in retired six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya.

Paul, 5-0 with 4 knockouts as a professional boxer,  is often criticized for handpicking his opponents. He is yet to fight a legitimate boxer in his young career, but De La Hoya is convinced that the Youtuber is the real deal.

“Let me tell you one thing about Jake Paul. He's the real deal. I'm going to tell you that, with only four or five fights, and the way he's taking it serious. Jake Paul is the real deal,” De La Hoya told TMZ.

“I dare anyone who has boxing experience who has MMA experience to call him out because I'll tell you one thing, this guy can beat a lot of good champions, and even great champions.”

In his last outing, Paul defeated former UFC welterweight world champion Tyron Woodley by way of a highlight-reel knockout. As far as De La Hoya is concerned, Paul is a world champion in the making.

“This is not a one-off, a two-off, a three-off, no. He wants to become a world champion. There's no way out of becoming a world champion. You have to fight the very best,” he said.

“He's on his way to becoming a contender, and he's on his way to becoming a world contender, then a world champion.” — LA, GMA News